America's Next Top Model contestant Camille McDonald has said she returned to the show for the 'All-Stars' cycle because she was told it would be an "amazing experience".

The model originally appeared in cycle two of Tyra Banks's modelling competition but will return alongside other fan favorites on tonight's cycle 17 season premiere, which will give former contestants the chance to win another batch of coveted prizes and work on developing their brand.

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Speaking in a preview video, she says: "I decided to come back for another cycle because I was told this was going to be an amazing experience, something Tyra has never done before and it's all about branding.

"I know they have definitely upped the stakes. This is all-stars, baby! Who's who, the best of the best!"

Camille adds in the video that she has "matured and grown" since her previous appearance on America's Next Top Model through travelling the world to work on various catalogs, runways, commercials and movies.

"These are all things that Tyra has helped us with and instilled in us to go out there in the real world of fashion and make it happen," she adds. "All I did was grab the bull by the horns and work it."

America's Next Top Model's new cycle will see prizes on offer including a spread in Vogue Italia, a CoverGirl cosmetics contract and the chance to serve as a correspondent for Extra.